Akagi — Season 1, Episode 21: A Ray of Fantasy

Episode synopsis

The 2nd session of Washizu Mahjong reaches its climax, as Suzuki receives the decisive "Xia" tile and everyone foresees Akagi's demise, except Akagi himself. Akagi eventually manages to deal his Xia tile and go into "Ten Pai". Even so Akagi knows that he is at a great disadvantage because he's on a single wait for a "1 Man"; on the other hand Iwao has a large number of possibilities in getting a "Hane Man" to overtake Akagi.

About Akagi

Nangou is a compulsive gambler who has accumulated debt over three million yen. In a last ditch attempt to clear his record, he decides to wager his life on a game of mahjong with the mafia. Unfortunately, as the game progresses, Nangou only moves further from the prize and closer to death. When all hope seems lost, the game parlor is suddenly intruded upon by Shigeru Akagi, a young boy on the run from the police. Desperate to turn the game around, Nangou hands the game over to Akagi after teaching him a few of the rules. The mafia can only smirk as Akagi sits down to play. However, they soon come to learn that Akagi is a natural born gambler. An imposing figure who does not fear death. One who is destined to become a legend.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness
• E2Awakening of Talent
• E3The Strategy of the Maverick
• E4The Betrayal of a Genuine Thing
• E5Betrayal of My Family
• E6The Talent of the Villain
• E7Innocent Demon
• E8Revival Omen
• E9The Authenticity of Genius
• E10Prediction of a Counterattack
• E11Hopeless Preparation
• E12Magic of the Rare Machine